Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Barn Charm


We just got back from a few days away.  The first town we stopped at on our trip was Mansfield, MO where we saw the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Or, I should say homes.  We saw the home Laura and Almanzo built and also the home that Rose, their daughter, had built for them which was just down the road a bit.  The Ingalls only lived in this more modern house 8 years before moving back to their first home.  

At the second house, I snapped a picture of the barn and this was as close to it as I could get.  It was a very interesting tour and I'll be sharing more about it and also some outside photos of both houses later in the week.  We weren't allowed to snap photos inside.

Linking with Tricia's Barn Charm  

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
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33 comments:

  1. ElaineJune 25, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    Quite interesting! It would be fun to be able to explore closer.

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 25, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    looks like a great place to take in some "shade". suppose to be a hot humid week here ... that is why it is on my mind. ha. ha!! ( :

    have a great day.

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  3. Amy BurzeseJune 25, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    It's always nice when you can get close, but your view through the trees is nice too. Sounds like a nice trip.

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  4. Primitive StarsJune 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Morning Cheryl, oh I would love to visit the Houses of Laura too, how interesting......Wonderful barn charm, Francine.

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  5. MadSnapperJune 25, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    beautiful old barn and a big one. love that tree even more than the barn

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  6. Auntie sezzzzzz...June 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Ahhhh, a little holiday! How lucky! Hope it was relaxing. :-)

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  7. ShirleyJune 25, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Hi Cheryl, I like the picture of the barn being raised in the country. I love the picture of the roses and two little kittens in the previous post. I thought of you yesterday when I saw them working on power lines. We had a storm go through to the north and east of us. Have a wonderful day and your daughter does a good job of taking pictures. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.

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  8. ShugJune 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Sounds like fun. I always enjoyed watching that show. I do love country life. One reason I so enjoy stopping by your blog.

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  9. TexWisGirlJune 25, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    really like the tree sweeping in front of it. :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Love the roof and LOVE the green!!!

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  11. Nell at njschoutJune 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    That is interesting! I loved her books when I was growing up.

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  12. DeannaJune 25, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    What a beautiful setting for this great looking barn. Looking forward to more shots!!

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  13. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I bet the tour was fascinating...I love her books.

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  14. MariJune 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    I would love to go on that tour! The barn is great.

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  15. Brenda Kay LedfordJune 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    What a beautiful old barn. How interesting to see the homes where Laura Ingalls Wilder lived. I think I read all of the books about Little House on the Prairie. What a fabulous trip.

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  16. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    How very interesting and I love the old barn,to bad you could not get a closer look.
    Hugs

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  17. VeeJune 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Oh I'll be interested to read what you have to say about your tour. I wonder why they would leave a new home for the older home, for example.

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  18. Ginny HartzlerJune 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Oh this photo is so tempting, you are teasing us. I cannot WAIT!!! We have The Waltons house here, but I have never seen the Ingalls one.

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  19. Arkansas PattiJune 25, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    How neat you got to visit Laura's homes. Loved her books. Can't wait to hear more about the tour.
    That barn is still in great shape if a little weathered.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    This is a very pretty, rustic looking bard.

    I'd LOVE to see the Ingalas homes! She has been a favorite since I read the books to my daughter when she was very young.

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  21. TARYTERREJune 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Interesting to know. great barn.

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  22. Cheryl June 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Oooo..oooo...oooo...you went to Laura's house!! Delightful! I will be keeping up with your posts about thses...

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  23. Chatty CroneJune 25, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I think that picture was beautiful - the way you captured it is gorgeous. Love the setting. Love, sandie

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  24. Leave It To DavisJune 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Loved Little House On The Prairie! You are lucky to get to go and see that in person!!!

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  25. Twyla and LindseyJune 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    What a lovely old barn! I've been to Laura's home a couple of times. It's a great tour! Twyla

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  26. Pamela GordonJune 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    A lovely spot for the barn. I'll look forward to your post about the houses.

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  27. DebbieJune 25, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    ooohhhh such a sweet spot and a really charming old place!! I never understand why some people don't allow inside photos, I have been to so many neat places where they didn't allow inside photography!!

    It's always good to get away for a spell, this sounds relaxing and fun!!

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  28. TannaJune 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I'll be looking forward to seeing and hearing more about the Ingalls' homes. blessings ~ tanna

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  29. BetsyJune 25, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Looks like the barn follows the lay of the land there with the dip in the middle. I like the looks of this one.
    betsy

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  30. JeanneJune 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    That's a beautiful shot.

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  31. Betty ManousosJune 27, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    aw, i'd love to go on that tour.
    beautiful old barn and setting, too.

    hope you have a great rest of your week~

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  32. LeAnnJune 27, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    I really really love the picture of this barn and the vegetation around it. It is a lovely photo.
    Blessings!

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  33. RoseJune 28, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    So, you just answered my question about taking photos inside...oh, how I wish you could have! This barn is nice!

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